XP or Adonis detectors

[Shambler]

Anyone know if there's a US dealer for XP or Adonis? Anyone used either?

Welcome at XP metals detectors

[EBCIII]

I will be honest with you. I have never heard of them. If you are in the market I would go with one of the known manuf. The single biggest issue I see with these would be support. Where do you send it for service? Who do you ask for help? This is just IMHO, Beale.

[grasshopper]

i remember watching some videos abuot the xp gold maxx i think it is, and it seems great. it was a british guy doing a field test on it and it was very impressive in my opinion, very deep. i looked for a bit and could not find anywhere where you can get it in the us. good luck finding one!

[homefire]

XP? what XP?

[Paperone]

I can tell you about both. (Live in Europe).

But not without telling you I agree with what Beale said. XP, for instance quote has no plans to support the export of their products outside Europe unquote.

First Adonis : forget it. yes, that's it. Maybe within a few years, but no. They seem to have problems tu upgrade from the test phase.

XP is a french brand . Excellent LAND machines. (I own the entry model, XP ADX 100). Very good on dry sand too.

Both the Gold Maxx and the G Maxx feature 3-tone audio ID.

Those detectors are reputed for one feature : DEPTH . Yes, guys, the french company has succeeded in realising a breaktrough in that matter. The depths reached on relics and coins are impressive. Really.

On my Belgian MD forum, most begin with an ACE 250, switching after only a few months to a GOLDMAXX power after looking at the finds made with this impressive machine.

Still, it is always a bit risky to buy a machine with no factory after sales support in the country, unless you are an electronician yourself or know a good one.

The units are rugged, well built and very reliable, though.

Low battery drain too (35hrs with 8x2000 Nimh AA)

Hope this answers your question.

HH

Nick.

[Shambler]

Those two companies offer features US manufacturers should've included years ago.

Wireless headphones
On-the-fly freq shift
Better iron masking
Ability to silence the rogue tones from pieces/angles of iron
Fine tuning of sensitivity setting

AND Adonis has USB connectivity for software upgrades and recording of finds.... I've read that Adonis will soon offer a "learning" machine where you'll be able to identify your finds so the MD can learn to discriminate better depending on your "technique" and ground mineralization.

I recently went out using my F4, my son using his Ace250 and my Dad using his Coinmaster 3900 purchased in the early 80's. We all had the same level of success (and failure). The 3900 can discriminate and pinpoint with a mid-level priced machine from over 20 years ago! AND it was only 4 ounces heavier than the F4!! I can't help but feel the industry is playing games with the marketing of bells and whistles that in reality change nothing (and sometimes make things MORE complicated with no benefit).

Check out the almost unbelievable recovery speed. Check out Norfolk's GTI tests on youtube to see the difference.

YouTube - XP Goldmaxx Power Metal Detector from Regton, Norfolk Wolf

Here's the XLT's performance in the same test.

YouTube - White's XLT metal detector with Norfolk Wolf.

GTI 2500.

YouTube - Garrett GTI 2500 Metal Detector, Regton With Norfolk Wolf

More XP speed.... funny

YouTube - I'VE GOT THE XP POWER

[Digging Fool]

While our economy here in the US has been "erroding", other countries are making big strides in technology. Go figure.............

[Shambler]

surely you're not suggesting the French economy is in good shape ? :)

[Digging Fool]

Originally Posted by Shambler

surely you're not suggesting the French economy is in good shape ? :)

I wouldn't know....